RGN Meetup Thread
Jan 8, 2013 | 10:19 am
#197
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ADQ
Programs: Alaska Air
Posts: 458
Jan 8, 2013 | 2:02 pm
#198
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: California
Posts: 150
Will be arriving 2/24 and departing the next day. Sent off for my visa yesterday and made reservations at the May Shan Hotel. I stayed at the East hotel last time but, their prices have gone up. Spent a week in the country in October but, was sick for my time in Yangon. So, I'm looking forward to touring a bit of the city.
Jan 16, 2013 | 11:11 pm
#199
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Gold-MM, AA Gold-MM, F9-Silver, Hyatt Something, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,443
Arriving and departing RGN on 1/28, at least that's the plan. Anybody going to be at the airport? You won't miss us..... 
Jan 28, 2013 | 10:23 am
#203
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ONT, LAX
Programs: DL GM, UA PREMIER GOLD, AMEX PLT, HYATT Diamond
Posts: 100
I will be in RGN for R2s, 1/30/13 and 2/6/13, only staying in the airport. However, I plan to see the country a bit, 10 days to 2 weeks prior to flying R1 ticket 3/24/13.
Jan 30, 2013 | 3:58 pm
#204
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Multiple locations
Programs: AAdvantage ExPlat LT Gold, BA Silver, Aegean Star Gold
Posts: 5,254
Landing in RGN on Feb 13 on TG 303, leaving for a day and a half to Mandalay, getting back into RGN on the 14th. Flying out on TG 306.
I've been to RGN twice already, but have 5 or 6 hours after my flight lands from MDL till my TG flight leaves so might go visit "The Lady's" house or explore the lake, which some of the things I still haven't had a chance to do in RGN...
I've been to RGN twice already, but have 5 or 6 hours after my flight lands from MDL till my TG flight leaves so might go visit "The Lady's" house or explore the lake, which some of the things I still haven't had a chance to do in RGN...
Jan 30, 2013 | 9:07 pm
#205
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,483
Okay I finalized my itinerary. Getting in to RGN on 2/12 staying 2 nights. Then 2 nights in Bagan followed by 2 nights in Inle before flying out on an R1 on the 18th.
Feb 3, 2013 | 2:26 am
#207
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Tucson, AZ, USA. UA 1K, reluctant but * best in class * DL FO/MM. Former BA jumpseat rider and scourge of Dilbertian management and apologists. As LX might - and do - say: "....an experienced frequent flyer of international airlines"
Posts: 3,386
Inbound 2/12 on SQ, outbound 2/13 on TG.
Looks like a couple of you will be there. Check for PMs.
Looks like a couple of you will be there. Check for PMs.
Feb 4, 2013 | 5:27 am
#208
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Chicago
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat Elite
Posts: 289
Mandalay and Yangon
I fly Air Asia DMK-MDL on Wed, Feb 6. I'll spend about 4 or 5 days.
I think I'll arrive RGN on Mon, Feb 11 and leave Thur, Feb 14.
Some PMs sent, will send more. I was in both places 1-1/2 years ago. Trying to figure out where to stay in Yangon. The East Hotel prices have tripled!
I think I'll arrive RGN on Mon, Feb 11 and leave Thur, Feb 14.
Some PMs sent, will send more. I was in both places 1-1/2 years ago. Trying to figure out where to stay in Yangon. The East Hotel prices have tripled!
Feb 8, 2013 | 10:14 pm
#209
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Chicago
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat Elite
Posts: 289
Another reminder, bring crisp USD, no B in serial no.
I thought I had 9 perfect $100 bills. I learned my lesson the last time I was here. I changed $300 at the airport, no problem. But the guest house that I'm staying at rejected 4 of the 6 that I had left. They don't accept bills that have a B as the second letter in the serial number, and one bill had a very slight fold!
Bring extra cash. Some bills are going to get rejected!
Universe Hotel, Mandalay, has good location, good WiFi in the room and a back up generator. $35 for a single, breakfast included.
Bring extra cash. Some bills are going to get rejected!
Universe Hotel, Mandalay, has good location, good WiFi in the room and a back up generator. $35 for a single, breakfast included.
Feb 16, 2013 | 3:37 am
#210
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HND, KMQ
Programs: NH DIA (19th year) + 1MM ; JGC ; Marriott Titanium; AMEX Plat
Posts: 101
Will be transiting in RGN at the end of the month.
27th february (wed).
TG305 (arr.18:40) ---> NH914 (dep.22:00)
I suppose that after reading previous posts, I may be able to bypass immigration and go straight to the departures area if I can get TG to issue my onwards BP?
If not, I will have my 2 transit visa immigration forms and 20$ handy.
27th february (wed).
TG305 (arr.18:40) ---> NH914 (dep.22:00)
I suppose that after reading previous posts, I may be able to bypass immigration and go straight to the departures area if I can get TG to issue my onwards BP?
If not, I will have my 2 transit visa immigration forms and 20$ handy.